✶冷水澡、熱水澡， 你選哪一個? The Hot and Cold Shower Battle

Tim’s personal hygiene is terrible. He seldom 
brushes his teeth and never likes to take a shower.
提姆的個人衛生很糟糕。他很少刷牙，也不喜歡洗澡。

Weak food hygiene standards were the main reasons 
for the restaurant’s closure.
食物衛生標準很差是這家餐廳關門大吉的主因。

We found that all the furniture in the house was covered with a fine layer of dust.
我們發現屋子裡的所有傢俱都覆蓋著一層細灰。

When making sandwiches, Glen likes to layer the meat with cheese on brown bread.
葛倫製作三明治時，喜歡將肉和起司層層疊放在黑麵包上。

 The noise Norman made when he was eating 
irritated me.
諾曼吃飯的聲音讓我很討厭。

This brand of cream irritates my skin.
這牌子的乳液讓我的皮膚過敏。

Without oxygen, we would die. 
沒有氧氣我們就會死掉。

 Herman’s doctor told him that he should reduce his 
intake of alcohol and take better care of his health.
赫曼的醫生告訴他他應少喝酒，並更要好好地照顧自己的健
康。

There were several sharp intakes of breath in the 
crowd when the prime minister announced his 
resignation.
當總理宣布辭職時，人群中聽見了有些人倒抽一口氣。

After you receive this vaccine, you will be immune to the contagious disease.
你打過這劑疫苗後就會對這個傳染病免疫。

Mr. Walker has started a program to improve his workers' fitness.
沃克先生展開了一項改善員工健康的計畫。

My legs are stiff from sitting too long.
我坐得太久，兩腳都僵硬了。

After a long day’s work, my back was stiff and sore.
在一天漫長的工作後，我的背又僵硬又痠痛。

Small motels are going out of business in the face of stiff competition.
面對激烈的競爭，小型的汽車旅館都快關門大吉了。

I really appreciate this opportunity to speak to you.
我很感激能有機會跟諸位說幾句話。

I really appreciate having this opportunity to speak
to you.
我很感激能有機會跟諸位說幾句話。

I really appreciate your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

I’m thankful for your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

I’m grateful for your help.
我很感激你的幫忙。

John’s abilities were not fully appreciated by his
employer.
約翰的能力並未受到僱主充分賞識。

The US dollar keeps depreciating, while the Euro
keeps appreciating.
美元持續貶值，而歐元則持續升值。

Listening to music can help me relax.
聽音樂可以幫助我放鬆。

The rules are usually relaxed a bit around Christmas.
聖誕節前後這段時間，規定通常會變寬鬆一點。

Let’s stop working and relax for a while.
咱們停工放鬆一下吧。

My trip to the US was a benefit of my job.
我的美國之旅是工作上的一項福利。

The doctor said a long rest would benefit the patient.
醫生說長時間休息將會有益於該病患。

Everyone will benefit from the new road.
那條新路會造福每個人。

The laboratory must be kept at a steady temperature.
這間實驗室必須保持恆溫。

The nurse took sally’s temperature and gave her a shot.
護士量完莎莉的體溫後，為她打了一針。

Breathe in. Breathe out. Try to relax yourself.
吸氣。吐氣。設法讓自己放鬆。

Upon hearing the good news, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
一聽到這個好消息，大家都歎了口氣，如釋重負。

Fred is sensitive to others’ remarks.
弗瑞德對別人的話很敏感。

Don’t mention Donald’s missing dog―he’s very sensitive about that.
不要提到唐納德走失的狗 — 他對那件事非常敏感。

Laura has been suffering from constant physical pain.
蘿拉飽受持續不斷的身體病痛。

The Law of Gravity is one of the most basic physical laws you should know.
萬有引力定律是你應該知道的最基本物理定律之一。

You should have a physical (checkup) regularly.
你應該要定期做健康檢查。

The teacher encouraged us to try again.
老師鼓勵我們再試一次。

Giving someone too much help will encourage his or her dependence.
給某人太多幫助會助長其依賴性。

Good blood circulation is essential to good health.
良好的血液循環對健康很重要。

Connie complained that the circulation of air in the room was poor.
康妮抱怨這房間裡的空氣流通不良。

The bank reported that there was a lot of fake money in circulation.
銀行舉報有許多假鈔在流通。

Our two magazines enjoy wide circulation throughout Taiwan.
我們的兩本雜誌在全臺的發行量很大。

You’d better retain copies of the documents for at least one year.
這幾份文件的副本你最好留著至少一年別丟。

The boxer succeeded in retaining his title as the heavyweight champion.
那位拳擊手成功地衛冕重量級冠軍。

Moisture is taken out of the air by this machine, after which it turns into water.
溼氣被這臺機器從空氣裡抽出，之後便轉變成水。

Reading English papers in the morning has become part of my daily routine.
在早上看英文報紙已經成為我日常作息的一部分。

Bill conducts a routine inspection of our copier once a month.
比爾每個月來公司一次做影印機的例行檢查。

On Christmas Eve, the children were on the alert for any sign of Santa Claus.
在耶誕夜，孩子們隨時注意聖誕老人出現的蛛絲馬跡。

Police officers are always alert to possible danger.
警察對可能發生的危險隨時保持警覺。

We should alert everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。

We should awaken everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。